Ronnie Rockets Reds To Glory
This came towards the end of Bob Paisley’s remarkable managerial career, in 1983, and his final cup success, secured in extra time of a thrilling game.
Manchester United were in the final for the first time and opened the scoring through 17-year-old Norman Whiteside after just 12 minutes but Liverpool responded through Alan Kennedy to take the game into extra time.
United’s hopes were hindered by injuries and with the game almost 100 minutes old Ronnie Whelan stole the winner with a great goal still remembered on Merseyside. Then Graeme Souness, the captain, insisted that the retiring Paisley collected the Cup.